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R298 UGM

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,591 mi
Last recorded66,591 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 UGM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 66,591 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 66,574 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,367 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,442 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,098 miles

Rear brake sticking slightly.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 39,092 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear brake sticking slightly.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,609 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 38,599 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,295 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,797 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

screws missing from offside panel near exhaust.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,819 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,860 miles

Oil leak

front tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,437 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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R298 UGM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,406 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R298 UGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R298 UGM registered?

R298 UGM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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